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Partnerships Lead, Public Sector

Scale AI, Inc.
$180,600spanspan class="divider"-spanspan$225,750 USDspandivdivdivdiv class="content-conclusion"pPLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role
United States, D.C., Washington
Feb 13, 2026
Scale is at the forefront of the AI revolution, and our Public Sector business is expanding rapidly. To accelerate this growth, we are seeking a Partnership Lead to design, build, and lead our Public Sector partner ecosystem. This role is a unique opportunity to architect a world-class partnership program from the ground up, creating the strategic alliances that will define how the government adopts AI at scale. Reporting to the Head of Public Sector GTM, you will lead a team of Partner Development Managers (PDMs) to execute joint Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies. You are building a pipeline engine that leverages Global Systems Integrators (GSIs), Defense Primes, and technology partners to drive mission-critical outcomes for our government customers. You will: Architect the Partner Program: Design the overarching strategy, tiering, and incentive structures for Scale's Public Sector partner ecosystem. Lead and Scale a Team: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Partner Development Managers, setting clear KPIs for pipeline generation and partner enablement. Drive Joint GTM Execution: Partner with the sales and marketing teams to execute co-selling motions and joint marketing campaigns that generate high-quality, qualified pipeline. Build Strategic Alliances: Identify and cultivate deep relationships with executive leadership at key partner organizations, ensuring Scale is their "first-call" AI partner. Operationalize the Channel: Work closely with GTM Operations to build the infrastructure for deal registration, partner attribution, and performance tracking. Align with Product & Delivery: Ensure our partners are technically enabled and supported by our Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions to government end-users. Represent Scale: Act as the face of Scale's partner organization at major industry events, briefings, and executive summits. We're looking for: 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within Public Sector partnerships, channel sales, or business development. Proven Program Builder: A track record of building a partner program from scratch or significantly scaling an existing one within a high-growth technology environment. Public Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of the government contracting landscape, including FAR/DFARS, contract vehicles, and the role of SIs in the federal procurement process. Pipeline Focused: A "hunter" mentality toward pipeline generation, with a demonstrated ability to source and influence revenue through third-party ecosystems. Exceptional Leadership: Experience managing and developing individual contributors, with a focus on coaching and driving high performance. Strategic & Analytical: The ability to move between high-level ecosystem strategy and the granular data needed to track partner health and ROI. Technical Literacy: Familiarity with the AI/ML landscape and the ability to articulate Scale's value proposition to both technical and business-focused partners. Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC is: $180,600 — $225,750 USD *PLEASE NOTE:*Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. About Us: At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. 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